Baker County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
28,186 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$391 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$816 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jacksonville Metro Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jacksonville Metro Area
6
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 52
Feb 3 0 56
Mar 4 0 61
Apr 3 0 67
May 3 0 74
Jun 6 0 80
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 6 0 78
Oct 3 0 70
Nov 2 0 62
Dec 3 0 55

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 21% of residents leaning left and 76% leaning right.

Liberal (21%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, FL State Senate District 6, FL State House District 10, FL
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Schools

Westside Elementary School
9 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Baker County Senior High School
9 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Macclenny Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 4.6 star
J Franklyn Keller Intermediate School
11 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Florida Gateway College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
North Florida Technical College
28 miles, S • 1 star
Trinity Baptist College
30 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital
11 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Lake City Medical Center
25 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Jacksonville International Airport
38 miles, E • 2.8 star
Gainesville Regional Airport
44 miles, S • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
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